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Attract Wildlife

With more than 600 species of animals, South Carolina is one of the most biologically diverse states in the Southeast.

 

 
Butterflies
Butterflies add beauty to our yards and pollinate plants.		 Butterfly larva
Protect butterfly larvae and provide them the plant food they need.		 frog
Frogs help keep mosquitoes and other unwanted insects under control. They also serenade us at night, especially after a good rain.

Even small backyard ponds are beneficial to wildlife. A balanced system including fish and plants won’t need a pump or filters (as long as you don’t feed the fish).

  • Flexible PVC or rubber liners allow you to create the pond shape you want. Create a 9-inch wide shelf, about 9 to 12 inches below the water line, for potted aquatic plants. Walls should have a 20 degree slope.
  • Preformed ponds are usually rugged, made of fiberglass or PVC. They can be placed above or below the ground.

 


Carolina Yard Actions

  • Plant vines, shrubs and trees that provide cover, nesting areas, or food for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
    Credit: 3 inches.

  • Provide a water source, such as a bird bath or a small pond, for wildlife.
    Credit: 1 inch.

  • Provide wildlife shelters such as a bat house, bird house, brush pile or a dead tree.
    Credit: 1 inch.

  • Identify five kinds of wildlife critters (insects, reptiles, animals, birds, etc.) that live in your yard.
    Credit: 2 inches.

    ___ Total Inches

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